BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KZNWIB - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kznwib.co.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for KZNWIB REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230803T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230803T103000 DTSTAMP:20230627T093403Z CREATED:20230627T091814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T093403Z UID:17932-1691051400-1691058600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Durban Jewish Club\, 44 KE Masinga Road\, North Beach\, KwaZulu Natal\, 4056\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230907T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230907T103000 DTSTAMP:20230731T084515Z CREATED:20230726T141546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T084515Z UID:18104-1694075400-1694082600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231005T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231005T103000 DTSTAMP:20230831T081428Z CREATED:20230825T093223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T081428Z UID:18174-1696494600-1696501800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231102T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231102T103000 DTSTAMP:20231023T112338Z CREATED:20230914T103125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T112338Z UID:18251-1698913800-1698921000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2023 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2023-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240201T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240201T103000 DTSTAMP:20240119T134201Z CREATED:20231026T055126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T134201Z UID:18359-1706774400-1706783400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240307T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240307T103000 DTSTAMP:20240123T113204Z CREATED:20240123T103519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T113204Z UID:18542-1709798400-1709807400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240404T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240404T103000 DTSTAMP:20240306T054120Z CREATED:20240227T101931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T054120Z UID:18678-1712217600-1712226600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240502T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240502T103000 DTSTAMP:20240405T063009Z CREATED:20240328T104851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T063009Z UID:18895-1714636800-1714645800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240606T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240606T103000 DTSTAMP:20240423T103711Z CREATED:20240423T103432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T103711Z UID:18950-1717660800-1717669800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240704T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240704T103000 DTSTAMP:20240528T085406Z CREATED:20240528T074323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T085406Z UID:19033-1720080000-1720089000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240801T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240801T103000 DTSTAMP:20240702T140925Z CREATED:20240701T121403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T140925Z UID:19154-1722499200-1722508200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240905T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240905T103000 DTSTAMP:20240712T091244Z CREATED:20240712T091206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T091244Z UID:19191-1725523200-1725532200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241003T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241003T113000 DTSTAMP:20240821T144626Z CREATED:20240821T143852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T144626Z UID:19268-1727942400-1727955000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241107T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241107T103000 DTSTAMP:20241014T054612Z CREATED:20240923T085607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T054612Z UID:19360-1730966400-1730975400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250206T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250206T103000 DTSTAMP:20250109T105858Z CREATED:20250109T105858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T105858Z UID:19632-1738828800-1738837800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T103000 DTSTAMP:20250131T082150Z CREATED:20250131T082150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T082150Z UID:19775-1741248000-1741257000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250402T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250402T103000 DTSTAMP:20250303T094636Z CREATED:20250303T094636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T094636Z UID:19896-1743580800-1743589800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T103000 DTSTAMP:20250409T071014Z CREATED:20250328T054859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T071014Z UID:19964-1746691200-1746700200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250605T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250605T103000 DTSTAMP:20250505T123534Z CREATED:20250505T123534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T123534Z UID:20039-1749110400-1749119400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250703T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250703T103000 DTSTAMP:20250609T111714Z CREATED:20250602T113547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T111714Z UID:20140-1751529600-1751538600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250807T103000 DTSTAMP:20250625T143707Z CREATED:20250625T143707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T143707Z UID:20211-1754553600-1754562600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:August 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/august-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250904T103000 DTSTAMP:20250723T102720Z CREATED:20250723T102720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T102720Z UID:20363-1756972800-1756981800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:September 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/september-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251002T103000 DTSTAMP:20250829T125147Z CREATED:20250829T125147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T125147Z UID:20591-1759392000-1759401000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:October 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/october-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T103000 DTSTAMP:20251008T102758Z CREATED:20251003T112710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T102758Z UID:20776-1762416000-1762425000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:November 2025 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/november-2025-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260205T103000 DTSTAMP:20260105T063858Z CREATED:20260105T062502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T063858Z UID:20971-1770278400-1770287400@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:February 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/february-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260305T103000 DTSTAMP:20260202T100156Z CREATED:20260202T100156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T100156Z UID:21100-1772697600-1772706600@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:March 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/march-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260402T103000 DTSTAMP:20260217T060841Z CREATED:20260217T060841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T060841Z UID:21135-1775116800-1775125800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:April 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/april-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260507T103000 DTSTAMP:20260327T121631Z CREATED:20260327T121631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T121631Z UID:21319-1778140800-1778149800@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:May 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/may-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 6 High Grove\, Umgeni Park\, Durban\, 4065\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260604T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260508T080811Z CREATED:20260504T133947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T080811Z UID:21418-1780560000-1780569000@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:June 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/june-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Onomo Hotel\, 56 KE Masinga Rd\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260702T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260702T103000 DTSTAMP:20260601T050914Z CREATED:20260601T050637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T050914Z UID:21522-1782979200-1782988200@kznwib.co.za SUMMARY:July 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic: Living a life in full colour!\nJoin award winning Karen Monk-Klijnstra on a journey through the cornerstones of her lateral and very colourful artistic thought process. She will share with us the madness and chaos that inspire her design ethos. The daily techniques she uses to recognise and celebrate the value of human life\, her love for all creatures (large and small) that walk our planet\, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places\, and being deeply seated in faith with gratitude that opens channels for opportunities in business and beyond. A wife\, mother\, daughter\, and friend who is a proudly South African fashion designer that swims upstream\, defying the falsity that permeates the industry. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n Book HERE\nClick on "Select Options" below to choose your booking options.\nR200.00 – R380.00Price range: R200.00 through R380.00BOOK NOW \n This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker: Karen Monk-Klijnstra\nKaren Monk-Klijnstra is a proud mom to 4 kids\, 2 fur-kids\, and an array of enthusiastic clients demanding her attention and expertise 24/7. \nShe studied and completed her diploma in Clothing Design\, at the then Natal Technikon\, 1990-1992. She jointly won the Emma Smith Overseas Art Scholarship in 1992\, at the end of her studies. She then participated in many national collections whilst holding down a temporary position\, to supplement her income\, and plan her overseas travel. \nKaren started her working career in fashion forecasting for Promostyl in Paris in 1994. It was during this time (1994 -1996) that she also worked for Kingsgate Clothing/AM MOOLLA Group in ladies and childrenswear. This was closely followed by her design work at Lee Jeans\, head designer for Menswear (1996-2000) and Lotto Italian Sportswear (2001) in both men’s and ladies’ wear. \nShe is a frequent and fiercely passionate contributor to South Africa’ s premier shows which include showcasing at SA Fashion Week\, AFI Fashion Weeks (Durban\, Cape Town and Jo ’burg)\, Design Indaba several years running\, and more recently the Durban Fashion Fair. (2013 to date) \nKaren is an offbeat and optimistic\, proudly South African fashion designer with a passion for all things local and a heart that believes in the power of a dream. Her design ethos is a cross pollination of her flamboyant style with a street edge. URL:https://kznwib.co.za/event/july-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Onomo Hotel\, 56 KE Masinga Rd\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, South Africa CATEGORIES:KZNWIB Meetings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR